Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
238 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls
Description
This recipe features lean ground beef cooked with minced garlic until browned and crumbled, then simmered briefly in a sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. This mixture infuses the beef with a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy profile characteristic of Korean flavors.
The beef is served hot over freshly cooked white or brown rice, providing a gentle base that absorbs the sauce. Toppings of sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds enhance the bowl with mild crunch and an herbal brightness.
This straightforward recipe works well for quick meals and can be prepared in one skillet, making cleanup easier. It is ideal for weeknight dinners when you want flavorful, comforting food aligned with Korean-inspired tastes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 90% lean, lean
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce reduced-sodium
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups white rice or brown rice, hot cooked
- green onion sliced; for garnish
- sesame seeds sliced; for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet cook the ground beef and garlic breaking it into crumbles over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain the grease.
- In a small bowl whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes and pepper. Pour over the ground beef and let simmer for another minute or two.
- Serve over hot rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 610mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 448mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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